Bryan Reisberg helps shelter dogs find homes by taking the animals on adventures on the subway and around New York City ...

Three years ago we heard about the SkySaver, a rescue backpack that lets you descend from a burning high-rise via an integrated reel of steel cable. Well, now it's in for some competition from the ...

Josh Reynolds used to rely on plastic bags to carry his belongings, but they break easily. On Saturday evening, that problem was solved, thanks to The CITYPAK Project. The nonprofit initiative held a ...

(WFLA/NBC News) A puppy is on the mend and waiting for a new home after an unusual rescue. It started when Jerry Murray got home from work and noticed a backpack in the bed of his pickup truck. Inside ...

Aug. 27—The Northlands Rescue Mission is launching a "Back the Pack" drive to expand the Backpack Program, which provides weekend meals for children who qualify for free and reduced-price lunch in ...

More than 300 Frederick students started school with backpacks and school supplies donated through the Frederick Rescue Mission, according to an organization statement Tuesday. The annual Backpacks of ...

The Victor Valley Rescue Mission held its final backpack giveaway before closing, distributing nearly 1,000 backpacks and other supplies. The event, held at the San Bernardino County Fairgrounds, ...

The first day of school can be nerve-wracking for any kid. Students are already worrying about meeting new teachers and scrambling to finish their summer work — they shouldn’t have to stress about not ...

RALEIGH (WTVD) -- August is the time of year when many families start their back-to-school shopping, but for students and parents unable to afford the necessities, that shopping list can cause a lot ...

A Belgian nonprofit organization is in the process of equipping and training giant pouched rats in Tanzania to help first responders find and save survivors in disaster zones. The project, conceived ...